michelko
Oct 12 2004, 10:26 PM
QUOTE(BatAc @ Oct 12 2004, 05:19 PM)
The "outer" console or bracket if you've gone through the thread you'll see what Michelko has done. He took off the old one sandblsted it, primed it 'n' WHALA new piece!!! So Michelko, did you just regular (grey) prime the various pieces? Then the black stuff that looks like POR 15 is really welding primer on top of regular primer???
Thanks, keep it up, the next major piece I assume is the "ear"? Looking forward to it!!!
Hi,
batac is right. The console is the old one, sandblasted, etc.
The welding primer is NOT painted over the other primer. That should not work.
under the welding primer is clean metal, so there is no sputtering during the welding.
Again, first rule for welding :clean surfaces!!!
I also haven´t a supplier for the outer console.
balljoint
Oct 13 2004, 07:41 AM
Oops, I guess that I have not been following this thread closely enough. Thanks guys. I will now follow that example myself and repair the old one off the car. Great inspiration.
michelko
Oct 16 2004, 09:58 AM
Hi guys, here is a little update on the project.
Today i did some grinding on the spotwelds and cleaning at the engine shelf.
I am not sure if i should replace the whole part or rescue as mutch as possible of the original metal.
michelko
Oct 16 2004, 09:59 AM
grinded spotwelds
michelko
Oct 16 2004, 09:59 AM
much more to go
michelko
Oct 16 2004, 10:00 AM
oops, wrong pic.
michelko
Oct 16 2004, 10:03 AM
primed long, jack support will be next.
michelko
Oct 16 2004, 10:06 AM
Next weekend the car will stand on it´s own feet. I am curious about the shrinkage.
Have a nice weekend
rhodyguy
Oct 16 2004, 10:32 AM
how are you going to adress the fender cut out issue? you must have lost some material when taking the lower section out.
kevin
michelko
Oct 16 2004, 11:34 AM
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Oct 16 2004, 08:32 AM)
how are you going to adress the fender cut out issue? you must have lost some material when taking the lower section out.
kevin
Yes a little bit is lost. But i used the smal "dremel" Cutting wheels.
I think they are less then one mm thick.
I am also looking for an new quarter panel, to replace the whole thing.
Till then, the old one should work fine.
michelko
Oct 21 2004, 01:39 PM
Hi Guys,
so here is the next update. Welded in the jacksupport and did some priming.
Today i lowered the car on its tires and removed the brace. What should i say, there is no shrinkage
The measurement is originaly like listed in the 914 info section. I am just so happy
michelko
Oct 21 2004, 01:40 PM
michelko
Oct 21 2004, 01:41 PM
here is a shot of the original engine.
It will be replaced with an second one that always has the injection and dont make strange sounds while running.
michelko
Oct 21 2004, 01:45 PM
second engine in the test-stand.
will keep you informed.
bryanthompson
Oct 21 2004, 01:46 PM
That looks amazing! You have an insane amout of talent, i'm in awe!
Root_Werks
Oct 22 2004, 03:32 PM
Very nice!
I know if mine ever gets that bad, I will have to fix it!
michelko
Nov 11 2004, 02:18 PM
Hi Guys,
here ara some news.
Some progress at the hell hole. No pics yet will take them saturday.
In the mean time i worked on the transmission. What an oily mess. That little ball with the threads that holds the clutch fork was loose. So there was an oil leak. Sorry forgot to take a pic of that, here is one after cleaning with new Seals and oil waiting to get assambled to the engine.
michelko
Nov 11 2004, 02:20 PM
shiny and clean. i have also a new clutch disk , bearing etc.
Can´t wait to drive that car again.
By the way, yesterday we had the first snow! And it gets realy cold in the gararge. <_<
SirAndy
Nov 11 2004, 02:22 PM
QUOTE(michelko @ Nov 11 2004, 01:18 PM)
In the mean time i worked on the transmission.
hey michelko, what year is your car? that sure looks like a "sloppy" tailshifter to me ...
Andy
michelko
Nov 11 2004, 02:27 PM
Hi Andy,
it is an 1970. It was manufactured as #7092. No Problem with the tailshifter. (after replacing al the bushings, some fine tuning,etc But i have no comparison to an side shifter. Those cars are realy rare here in good old germany.
michelko
Nov 11 2004, 02:29 PM
it was first registrated in 5.25.1970 Bologna Italy.
type11969
Nov 11 2004, 03:31 PM
Michelko-
Do you have any close ups of the cross bar you made, and how it mounted to the body of your 914? Looks like I am going to have to fab something up, and any ideas/pics you can share would be helpful.
Thanks,
Chris
michelko
Nov 12 2004, 02:42 PM
Hey Chris,
tomorow is again fighting day. I will take some pics of the brace and post it for you.
The brace mounts at the original safetybelt mount and the upper doorhinge mounting point. It was done in about 5 -10 minutes. You only need a drill an d a welder to do this.
type11969
Nov 12 2004, 03:04 PM
I have a drill and I just got a welder, hooray!
Looking forward to seeing those pics, thanks.
-Chris
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:32 PM
Hi Chris,
here are the promised pics.
First shot: Doorhinge mounting
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:36 PM
don´t know the english word for this.
It let you adjust the measurement of the chasis.
I managed to hit the factory specs with this brace
second shot: Security belt mounting
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:37 PM
as you can see, it is no rocket science to keep the measurements of the car.
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:39 PM
And now to the realy good news. The hell hole is closed with fresh metal.
The patch:
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:40 PM
patch plus weldable primer
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:41 PM
patch in place
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:42 PM
view from passenger side
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:43 PM
and some
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:57 PM
Other project:
second engine with old transmission. Trans was cleaned an got new seals, new clutch, clutch bearing, etc.
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 12:59 PM
at least a shot of the new steering column. It was an old 911 column.
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 01:01 PM
other side
type11969
Nov 13 2004, 01:03 PM
Thanks for the pics Michelko, looks like it is time to go figure out how to weld.
-Chris
michelko
Nov 13 2004, 01:04 PM
have a nice weekend
michelko
Nov 16 2004, 03:03 PM
little update today.
testfitted the door, looks realy good. No schrinking. Glad to se this.
michelko
Nov 16 2004, 03:05 PM
also did some grinding.
I think it looks like factory made
Brad Roberts
Nov 16 2004, 03:05 PM
Man.. that looks GREAT. You did a fine job
B
michelko
Nov 16 2004, 03:06 PM
and last one for today.
next will be grinding down the welding points on the hell hole and mounting the battery stand.
Will keep you informed.
silver six
Nov 16 2004, 03:43 PM
Absolutely amazing job. Really very impressive.
Douglas
scooter311
Nov 16 2004, 03:43 PM
That is some incredible work, I feel-so-inadequate
And I thought my welding skills were coming along just fine...... I think I'm gonna dig a big hole in my backyard and toss in my welder, some wrenches, and my rusty hammer.
I can't wait to see it done, bravo!
Cheers,
Jeff
michelko
Nov 27 2004, 09:53 AM
Hello togehther,
today was not so cold
, so i did some work on the car.
Grinding down some welds and welded in the lower part of the firewall patch.
michelko
Nov 27 2004, 09:54 AM
shot from the engine bay
michelko
Nov 27 2004, 09:58 AM
upper part to go.
nice solid hell hole. New battery tray is waiting to get welded.
Unfortunately it is fucking cold here. Last weekend we had -5°C. No fun to work in the garage without heating.
Have a nice weekend
michelko
Dec 4 2004, 09:16 AM
Hi folks,
again just a little progress, unfortunately its winter in germany.
I wish i could heat the garage, but there is no chance.
Welded in the lower front part at the door-jamb. Did some grinding.
michelko
Dec 4 2004, 09:17 AM
#2
michelko
Dec 4 2004, 09:20 AM
At home i did some wiring to the blinker switch. It´s from an early 911. Looks nicer than the ugly VW part. The switch fits now to the original Wiring in the car.
Not checked till noe but i am sure it works.
michelko
Jan 8 2005, 10:30 AM
Hello together,
today was a nice day, warm enough to work a little at the car.
Did some metalwork under the door hinge.
#1 without the new part
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